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The National Memorial Day Parade 2008 is our nation's official Memorial Day Parade that honors and celebrates all men and women who have served their country.

Holyoke, Massachusetts is preparing for its 56th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, the second largest in the nation.

For the oldest Fourth of July parade in the U.S., visit Bristol, R.I., which has been holding its Fourth of July Celebration since 1785. Adorned in the red, white, and blue, this quaint seaside town is tops in celebrating America's independence.

If you are looking for the largest parade in New England, you will want to head to the City of Hartford, CT. They've got it all and lots of it as well.

The tradition of presenting The President of the United States with a National Thanksgiving Turkey dates all the way back to Abraham Lincoln.

Known as Rhode Island's most unique and unusual Fourth of July parade, the Ancients & Horribles Parade in Glocester is famous for spoofing the latest in news and entertainment. Residents and visitors create most of the parade's unique floats and costumes.

The city will be kicking off America's Independence Day celebration for the 32nd consecutive year. It is the nation's first parade, which will begin at 12:00 a.m. on July 4th.

As the capital city of Texas, Austin does not allow the chance to celebrate a major national event pass by. A major state parade and a formal ceremony are used to mark Veterans Day in Austin, Texas.

The National Western Stock Show, continuing through the next two weekends and the week in between, is a spectacle, an education, and a great opportunity to spend some cold days inside enjoying farm and ranch life and amazing entertainment.

Want to watch a short parade and enjoy a long celebration? Check out what Hot Springs, Arkansas has to offer.

Enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade every year? Thank immigrants.

Knoxville Tennessee has lots of practice in putting together an impressive Veterans Day Parade. If you live in or are visiting the area this parade might be worth a closer look

The small, Mississippi River city of Alton, Illinois boasts at having the tradition of the oldest Memorial Day Parade in the United States.

Students from NIU will paint the street logo for the Thanksgiving Day parade in Chicago.

More than one million people, including 64 current Major League Baseball players, and 49 retired Hall of Famers are expected to attend the All Star Parade in New York City today.

National Day of The Cowboy, predicated when the U.S. Senate created it in 2005, is one of the biggest celebrations in Apache Junction, AZ.

"I love a parade". How many times have you said that to yourself? Well, just about anyone with the energy and a willingness to use it can organize a parade.

A Thanksgiving Day tradition since 1934, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade kicks off the holiday season heading up historic State Street with a crowd of over 350,000 spectators.

Recently, the media made a small issue about Barack Obama not placing his hand over his heart during the National Anthem. Some made a bigger deal out of it than others, but it made me wonder. I have always placed my hand over my heart; it is a reflex.

The League of American Bicylists sponsors the 50th annual National Bike Month this May. Read on for selected national events for Bike-to-Work Week from May 12-16 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 16.

On Monday, May 26 Dearborn, the hometown of Henry Ford, will once again be host to Michigan's oldest and largest Memorial Day Parade.

A review of the Pegasus Parade, one of the premier events of the Kentucky Derby Festival.

Fresno leads the West Coast in Veterans Day Parades, according to promoters in Fresno. But who would know better. Fresno, after all has been welcoming and honoring Veterans here for some 88 years.

Support Fresh Pair as they try to collect enough signatures to have August 9th dubbed the Official National Underwear Day.

Besides the normal �Small Town America' Christmas parade and town square Christmas tree lighting, Martinsburg offers cultural and historical holiday activities. Stay a night and enjoy the country at Christmas.

Although many Americans are not aware of it, the Cherokee Nation is an independent nation located within the state of Oklahoma. The annual National Holiday brings thousands of Cherokees home.

Bless the gentlemen with the foresight and perseverance to protect the land we now know as Yellowstone National Park. It wasn't easy. In fact, it took photographs and paintings to convince Congress such a place even existed.

The Veterans Day Parade in Atlanta, GA has long entertained locals, but it also has received notice nationally and been named a Regional Veterans Day Site by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D. C.

Once the fall football season starts, Wisconsin residents focus on the men in uniform on Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers. But each November time out is called to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Charleston, South Carolina may be an historically ironic location to begin an exciting new tradition in National Veterans Day Celebration in the U. S. But in 2007 the planned schedule of events should draw large and enthusiastic crowds .

The Labor Day parade, which has been a tradition in New York City for 125 years, has been canceled this year. Instead, the New York City Central Labor Council has decided to hold a "Labor Day Rally" on September 8, 2007 at Ground Zero.

A story of a young man coming of age while the world is falling apart. Mike knew he was the only one that could do what had to be done, and he knew it would cost him his life.

Charlton Heston died on Saturday, April 5. His body hasn't even gotten cold, and his liberal critics are all over the net, praising his death.

A story of a young man coming of age while the world is falling apart. Mike knew he was the only one that could do what had to be done, and he knew it would cost him his life.

A spectacle of truly universal appeal, this quintessentially all-American festival is an event that should be on everybody's to-do list.

Officially, the party conventions are still in place because they serve the purpose of healing party divides that may have occurred during the primary season, such as those that took place during the bitter struggle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

Where to get the best places for a picture!

My husband and I just made it back from San Francisco in time for the end of 'Fleet Week', here in New York City.

Thanksgiving 2007 at the White House brings the annual turkey pardon for one lucky turkey. Actually two lucky turkeys.

Natural, ancient arches carved millions of years ago enthrall and captivate visitors year round. The shapes, color and majesty of these towering rock formations is a must see, and the Park is just a hop, skip and a jump from major Interstate 70.

The President should never listen if Turkey Lurkey says the sky is falling...

The people of the Caribbean Islands have exported their culture and traditions, including the festive Carnival, to the United States, Canada and England. But the New York celebration is reputed to be the most authentic in spirit and truth.

The arrival of the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. signals the start of the tourist season.

There is no nicer experience than strolling the Tidal Basin under the flowering cherry trees on a war day in spring. The blooms are beautiful and fragrant, the atmosphere festive, the people friendly. A perfect day

On Saturday April 14th, we will commemorate the 1912 gift of 3,020 trees by Japan to the city of Washington. Here is the history of our Nation's Cherry Blossoms.

Find the best July 4th celebration. The choices include hot dog eating contests to opera and all of them have fireworks!

To be in the Nations Capital on July4th any year, is a treat. There are plenty of July 4th activities going on, both in Washington and the surrounding areas and each one is different. There is a July 4th celebration in Washington DC for everyone.

The Village Halloween Parade is an amazing and fun event that occurs on the night of Halloween, October 31.

The New York City spectacular may be the biggest and the best parade ever. There are also many other parades in New York State

Grafton, West Virginia's Memorial Day Celebration is the longest observed Memorial Day in the county. 2008 celebrates "Memorial City's" 141st Memorial Day Parade.

There is no more certain sign of a New England summer than families hanging on the curbside enjoying a great Fourth of July Parade. There are plenty to be found but these three are sure bets.

The Boston Harbor Islands offer lots of outdoor adventure including water sports, camping, and hiking. They have recently been given National Park status.

If you want to see a town that was the hometown for Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas and was once the host for a Disney Hometown Parade, you will want to visit Greenville, Ohio.

Across the nation cities are holding mega festivals with more than a hundred acts and thousands of spectators....

My experience in Denver, CO with the Democratic National Convention was not exactly historical, but the whole event was. Barack Obama came to the Rockies for his acceptance speech. I will finally love my president.

St. Patrick's Day is coming. Get out your pint glass, and dye the river green. Everybody's Irish on March 17. Join the parade.

Part two in the top 21 places to visit in Victoria with some equally amazing locations as in the first part of the list, including,The Great Ocean Road, Philip Island, Dandenong Ranges National Park, (home to famous Puffing Billy ) and much much more.

National Signing Day is in a couple of weeks, and college football coaches are clamoring to close on the best high school athletes around the country.

Hosting the 1st presidential primary, New Hampshire traditionally kicked off the election cycle until 1980, when the Iowa caucuses captured national media attention for the 1st time. NH's position as the 1st arbiter of the field of candidates was relished by Grainte Staters.

From the contemporary to the traditional; from Handel's Messiah, to Shakespeare to performances by Queen Latifah, local and national artisans and religious events, Mesa has everything the artistic holiday soul could desire.

The tradition of Thanksgiving seems to derive from a meal shared centuries ago in Plymouth, MA. It shouldn't be surprising that a parade recalling that event is still held in that town and others in New England.

The Circus World Museum that offers an exciting selection of programming that relives the past memories of your circus visits, fascinating demonstrations that recalls the three ring performances.

Memorial Day weekend in Burlington, Wisconsin is a fun filled holiday weekend with Chocolate Fest Pirate of the Chocolate Be'an, Art du Chocolate Art Show, a Memorial Day Parade, fireworks, games, rides, cooking demonstrations and lots of chocolate.

These are my picks for the top three light displays this season, in Centreville, Alexandria and . . . the National Zoo!

Overview of after-Thanksgiving sales in and around Portland, Oregon, including local and national retailers.

Up all night, parade, beer, meltdown, "the" movie. It is that simple.

The Hoosiers came to play basketball and the Minutemen to play football. The Salukis were ready for both, but this time, it was the football Dawgs making the record books.

Jamaica is a beautiful island to visit all throughout the year, but if you are planning to visit Jamaica in the summer there are a few summer festivals, events and national holidays that you must attend.

The site at the original Ringling Bros. Circus Winter Quarters - a National Historic landmark.

The subject of Prussia's incredible growth in the space of 150 years has been the focus of many masterful studies. This paper will more thoroughly discuss the effect of the reforms of Frederick II in context of Prussia's tremendous national success.

Washington, DC is known for its sizzling steaks and dry martinis to burgers and beer. The national capital constitutes of many luxury hotels that have taken on new prominence.

What began as a one man show erupted into a parade of freaks and geeks, and that what just the hosts. What is the current stage of daytime talk shows and where may the genre be headed?

Auburn, Washington has been selected as a National Veterans Day Regional Site and for good reason. This city has made Veterans Day special for years. And this year looks to be no exception.

Memorial Day is a national holiday and parades are every where you look. But if you are looking in Ohio, these will definitley be among the top Memorial Day Parades you will find.

Downtown Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg welcome you out to the Memorial Day Parade on May 26th 2008 at 10 a.m.

The story of Leo Frank became the basis of the musical Parade. This is the truth behind these events.

Politicians may be my number one pet peeve! How about you? Politicians really get my blood boiling as I watch them parade about, in Washington especially, doing everything possible for themselves and nothing for me. It is a charade and one I am increasingly 'peeved' about.

The island of St. John is truely a caribbean paradise offering each visitor secluded beaches, national parks, exciting night-life, duty-free shopping, and an array of water sports.

Chicago is a vibrant city with many cultural attractions and the opening ceremony of Chicago's Summer Season is the launch of the city's Memorial Day events, the Laying of the Wreath at Daley Plaza and the Memorial Day Parade.

Here is your guide to attending the 2008 Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade in Holyoke, Massachusetts on March 30, 2008.

From the downtown Memorial Day Parade to special discounts at area hotels and restaurants, there's plenty to do to commemorate the event. Here's where you need to go.

Memorial Day is, to many, a time to eat the same old foods, have the same old activities, and watch the same old parade. Plan a family trip to celebrate the meaning of the holiday and teach kids what it's really about.

Hodgenville, KY is worth visiting with it's unique restaurants, fun shopping, and Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace National Historic Site.

The St. Patrick's Festival has spectacular entertainment, music, food, games and rides. The parade and fireworks are special events that are magnificent.

The significance of St Patrick's day, known in America for the televised Manhattan parade, always was and still is a social, spiritual, political, commercial, and contagiously captivating communal event with ever widening appeal.

If you have ever watched a General George Armstrong Custer documentary or attended a Veteran's Day parade in downtown Monroe, Michigan, chances are that you have seen Steve Alexander in action.

Many people wear green on St. Patrick's Day. The first St. Patrick's Day parade was on March, 17th,1756.

Pike County Ohio also has many festivals each year such as a Maple Syrup Festival, Pike County Dogwood Festival, Appalachian Music Festival, Oktoberfest and The First National Bank Jingle Bell Parade.

The New York Mets are running away with the National League East. Find out how and why, and what, if any, problems they could encounter.

Ever wondered what happened to all those former Bush administration officials who told us the war was about national security and protecting our freedom? Well, none of them have much interest in those things now, apparently. Maybe because the war is going so well.

Labor Day has been celebrated since 1882. It has come a long way from that first parade, to a variety of celebrations as different as the places that celebrate them.

A two-day event was held in Pierre, South Dakota to unveil the South Dakota War Memorial. The dedication featured Vietnam-era displays along with a parade and ceremonies with high profile speakers and performers.

A memorial day parade sparks an idea for finding former military friends and comrades with the aid of a librarian. A Girl Scout proves she has a big heart and restores an old man's trust in those who offer a a friendly hand.

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